Empire 8 Conference Announces Schedule for '20 for 20' Series

Empire 8 Conference Announces Schedule for '20 for 20' Series

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Series to Spotlight Special People and Moments During the Conference's 20-Year History 

The Empire 8 Conference is proud to announce the complete schedule of releases for the '20 for 20 Series,' which was announced recently. The series will serve to celebrate the league's 20 year anniversary as an NCAA Division III Conference. Each week, the conference will spotlight an important person in the conference's history in conjunction with some of the league's more special moments and accomplishments. 

To see the complete schedule, please see below.

Each Wednesday, one central figure will be featured and celebrated as part of the Series. This individual, which will include founding fathers, coaches, administrators, and student-athletes, was essential to the success of the conference and it's history and have helped shape the conference into what it is today. In total, 20 individuals representing each of the conference's members will be profiled.

The 20 for 20 Series will be featured on the conference's website and social media platforms. The conference will also be using the #20for20 hashtag in twitter and instagram platforms as a way for fans to follow along with the series. 

Empire 8 Conference 20 for 20 Series Schedule
April 24 - Pete Bothner, Nazareth
May 1 - Rhonda Faunce, Elmira
May 8 - Skip Lord, Houghton
May 15 - Amy Regan, Stevens 
May 22 - Lou Spiotti, Founding Father
May 29 - Dale Rothenberger, Hartwick
June 5 - Jessica Hannah, Utica
June 12 - River Seybolt, Sage
June 19 - Kelly Dunne, Nazareth
July 3 - Seth Spicer, Alfred
July 10 - Pat Thompson, Elmira 
July 17 - Dr. Todd Hutton, Utica
July 24 - Lindsey Thayer, St. John Fisher 
July 31 - Dr. Margaret Drugovich, Hartwick
August 7 - Cassandra Tyler, Alfred
August 14 - Scott Sanders, Sage
August 21 - Bari Mance, Fisher
August 28 - Chuck Mitrano, Empire 8 Conference

ABOUT THE 20 FOR 20 SERIES
The Empire 8 Conference recently celebrated it's 20th Anniversary, and in conjunction with that, have announced the creation of their 20 for 20 Series. This series will spotlight some of the important people that have shaped the league into what it is today: one of the most well-regarded and well-respected conferences in the nation. Among those featured will be founding fathers, coaches, administrators, and student-athletes that were essential to the success of the conference and it's history. In total, 20 individuals representing each of the conference's members will be profiled.

ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com and https://youtu.be/wzL4HcDoUUQ